Player's Profile
- Name: Mike Gauthier
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-03-26
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Vancouver, BC
- Acquired:
- Playing In: CHL
Mike Gauthier
Profile Contributed By: Kyle McMahon
History
As one of the biggest draft eligible defensemen from the Western Hockey League, scouts paid extra attention to Prince Albert Raider Mike Gauthier. After all, finding 6'4 defensemen with both speed and smarts is a rarity. Unfortunately for Gauthier, questions have risen over whether or not he can be a competent decision maker, something that could hinder his draft status. But Gauthier remains a towering defenseman with an uncanny ability to clear the front of the net and play a strong, steady defensive game.
After playing in only 40 games, in which he recorded three points, NHL clubs may be worried about Gauthier's leg, which required surgery after suffering a break in it January 6th. Still, though, Gauthier was able to return to the Raiders lineup and play in 13 playoff games, recording no points and 18 minutes in penalties.
169th overall, 2005 Entry Draft by St. Louis. Unsigned by St. Louis in 2007.
Talent Analysis
Scout #1: He certainly has the size to be a good professional, however his puck skills and ability to make quick, efficient plays have not progressed as expected. He will need to better demonstrate his ability to play with the puck.
Scout #2: He plays hard, shows up every night, there's nothing flashy about his game but over the course of the year he got better and better.
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Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 14th 2007
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